Fiji thumps England
Digicel Fiji Sevens team co-captain, Vereniki Goneva and Bua lad Orisi Sareki scored two tries to thump England by 40 points to nil and take Fiji into the semifinals of the Australia Sevens this evening. Fiji scored a
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3 in custody for terrorising families
Three men are in custody that allegedly terrorised families in Nabouwalu on Friday night. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the three were taken into custody this afternoon and charges are expected to
Plans in motion for container port
Plans are now in motion to construct an international standard container port in the Northern Divisions and open further investment opportunities in the North Fiji Ports Cooperation Limited Chairman Commander Semi Korol
PSC won’t enforce retirement age policy
The Public Service Commission has confirmed that it will not enforce the retirement age policy at 55 years at this stage for non members of the FPSA and the FTA. However, PSC Chairman Dr. Mohammad Yunus said they are to
Shamima reacts to Driti’s comments
Everyone has a legitimate right to speak their mind. Those were the words of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali whose comment comes after the Military's Land Force Commander Colonel Pita Driti se
Players ready to put bodies on the line
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team is fully aware of what is in store from the England team in the quarterfinal of the Australia Sevens today. Fiji beat England 12-10 in the Hong Kong Sevens quarterfinal and will be looking t
Quite weekend for police
The sevens rugby fever has seen a relatively quite weekend for the police. According to Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri apart from a robbery at Laucala Beach, they are keeping their fingers crossed that the crime
Fiji to take on England in quarters
The Digicel Fiji 7s team will go through the same path they went through in the Hong Kong 7s when they meet England in the last quarterfinal of the Australia 7s today. Last night the Iliesa Tanivula coached side had to
Children celebrate Palm Sunday
Today is a special Sunday for the children around the world. Today is Palm Sunday, a time to commemorate the arrival of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. In churches around Fiji, there is always be a big expectation for the
Ethics must prevail
Ethical obligations are important, especially in the legal profession. These are the words of Judge Gwen Phillips, who was Chief Guest at the Fiji Women’s Lawyers Association workshop today at the Tanoa Plaza and
Less paid for month of March
People paid less for food, alcohol, tobacco, heating, lighting and other laundry goods for the month of March. The Bureau of Statistics state that the average annual rate of inflation for the twelve months to March 2009
Fiji through to quarterfinals
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team is through to the Cup quarterfinals at the Australia Sevens in Adelaide after beating France in their second pool match by 21 points to 10. Fiji scored three converted tries in the first spe
Cyclone moves away from Fiji group
Tropical Cyclone Lin moves further away from the Fiji group however a gale warning remains in force for the Lau group. Lin is currently moving South East at 30km per hour and is expected to lie about 360 km to the East
Bickering must stop-Bainimarama
The bickering and blame game must stop if we really want to help the Sugar Industry. These are the words of Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama about exchanges in the media by various stakeholders. He sa
Raid teams prepare special report
A special report is being prepared by a joint police and military team which conducted drug raids in the highlands of Navosa. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the cost of uprooted marijuana plants run into the
Christians prepare for Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a time of celebration because the crowds waved palm branches as they followed Jesus to Jerusalem. This is what Christians throughout the world believe as tomorrow, Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy We
Secret revealed
The secret of Digicel Fiji Sevens team's winning formula has been revealed. They created history last week after winning the Hong Kong Sevens title after a lapse of 10 years and remain favourites to win the Austral
Team remains focused
After beating Scotland 33-7 in their opening pool match last night, the players are focused on this afternoon's games. Team Manager, Jope Tuivanuavou said they will try their best in the rest of the pool games again
Ministry adopts new formula
A new formula will be in place to ensure there is a more even distribution of funds to schools. Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole said this will be implemented by the Ministry adding the new formula takes into acco
Christians prepare for Palm Sunday
Tomorrow is a special day for the kids in the Christian calendar, it is Palm Sunday also known as Children's Sunday. Palm Sunday commemorates the day that Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem on the eve of his cru